BEDFORD RURAL
SubstationPennsylvania · WEST PENN POWER CO
At a glance
BEDFORD RURAL is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on WEST PENN POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #132493 | — | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #148272 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BEDFORD RURAL, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES Warrior Run Cogeneration Facility | Brownfield | MD | Allegany County | — | 229 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Morgan | Greenfield | WV | Morgan | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN108985 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Morgan County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 59.2 |
| UNKNOWN123385 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Somerset County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 57.4 |
| OZ Cambria | Greenfield | PA | Cambria | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 57.3 |
| UNKNOWN133900 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Allegany County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 56.7 |
| RIDGELEY | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Allegany County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC Coal Cambria County | Greenfield | PA | Cambria County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BEDFORD RURAL?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by WEST PENN POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 11.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near BEDFORD RURAL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Allegany County, Morgan, Morgan County, Somerset County. The Pennsylvania average across 6,497 scored sites is 51.8. 886 of those Pennsylvania sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BEDFORD RURAL substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BEDFORD RURAL in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 11.8 miles.
Who owns BEDFORD RURAL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BEDFORD RURAL belong to WEST PENN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BEDFORD RURAL substation located?
BEDFORD RURAL is in Pennsylvania at 39.9315, -78.5868. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Allegany County, Morgan, Morgan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BEDFORD RURAL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BEDFORD RURAL. The highest-scoring is AES Warrior Run Cogeneration Facility at 61/100. Across Pennsylvania, the average DC Readiness score is 51.8.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “BEDFORD RURAL substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/bedford-rural-6bbbf283 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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